Shadow of the Wolf
PG-13

Shadow of the Wolf

1992 • 112 min • Adventure

Synopsis

In the 1930s, Agaguk lives his traditional Inuit life. But one day, there is a murder in the tribe and Agaguk becomes a suspect. Soon he becomes persecuted by Henderson, a mean mountie, and he must flee through the cold winter of Northern Quebec.

Our family guide

Best from age 13
58
Movie Knight Score
29 reviews
  • 58 Audience · 29 · 100%

In the 1930s Canadian Arctic, a young Inuit man becomes a murder suspect and must flee a relentless Mountie across a harsh winter landscape. This adventure explores themes of survival and cultural clashes.

Violence & peril
5/10
Language
2/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
3/10
Romance & sensuality
2/10
Scary moments
4/10

Heads up

  • Hunting and animal skinning
  • Tense chase sequences
  • Historical cultural insensitivity

What it models well

  • Survival against nature
  • Cultural understanding
  • Justice and unfair accusations

Talk about it after

  • Life in the Arctic vs. modern society
  • Dealing with injustice
  • Importance of family bonds

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Top billed cast

Director: Jacques Dorfmann, Pierre Magny • Crew: Rudy Wurlitzer, Evan Jones

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Details

TMDB audience
5.8/10 (29)
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released

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